It’s that time of year again. You know…that time of year. When all our wishes come true, all while helping our friends and community and enjoying some of the greatest treats known to man? Of course, I’m talking about Girl Scout Cookie season.
Even when I was a small fundraising Brownie myself, I knew these cookies were in a league all their own. Now you can even order them online!
They’re such a hit that they’ve become synonymous with the Girl Scouts organization, and for good reason. Dunkin’ even releases Girl Scout Cookie-themed coffees each year! Now, Google has scouted out each state’s fave cookie.
What Girl Scout Cookie Is Everybody Searching For?
We’ve reported about the country’s favorite foods many times before. Usually, there’s a good handful of options that seem to spread themselves across the board with one just ahead of all the rest. We can’t say the same for Girl Scout Cookies.
According to this map done by Google Trends, the entire country, aside from a handful of outliers, agrees on ONE absolute fave: Thin Mints.
Throughout the Girl Scouts’ long history selling cookies (100+ years), the Thin Mint has continuously reigned supreme. We sure love a crunchy, delicious mint-and-chocolate combo. Especially when you pop them in the freezer. My dad and I used to go through multiple boxes in just a few days. No regrets!
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for this year’s new cookie—the French Toast-inspired Toast-Yay.
What Does Your State Say?
Even with all the available flavors, only THREE cookies entered the fray. Idaho, North Dakota, Arkansas, Louisiana and Alabama chose Samoas as their fave, while West Virginia and Hawaii picked Tagalongs. As for the rest of the country, Thin Mints totally came out on top. Living in Illinois myself, I can guarantee that’s the correct answer. I know many people who would buy a dozen boxes at a time and save them for the rest of the year. They’re incredible—how could you not?
Our Best Girl Scout Cookie Recipes
Inspired by: Caramel DeLites (aka Samoas)Coconut lovers, this one's for you. These copycat Girl Scout cookies are the ultimate indulgence. While they take some time to make, trust us—they're worth the wait.
Psst! If you want the real deal, here's
how to order Girl Scout cookies.
Inspired by: Thin MintsWe all know it to be true: Thin Mints are the queen of all Girl Scout cookies. These crisp chocolate cookies are dipped in a to-die-for chocolate coating. Try them straight out of the fridge or freezer for a cool, minty treat.
Inspired by: LemonadesThese lightly flavored shortbread cookies are topped with a citrusy glaze, just like their scouting counterparts.
Inspired by: Peanut Butter Patties (aka Tagalongs)A cookie as good as a Tagalong must be hard to replicate at home, right? Not quite! Using homemade cookies and a smooth chocolate coating, you can get close to the real thing when your cookie stash is low.
Inspired by: Do-si-dos (aka Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies)These classic copycat Girl Scout cookies are packed with peanut butter flavor—in the cookie
and in the filling.
Inspired by: Shortbread (aka Trefoils)While they're not shaped like the iconic Girl Scout logo, these shortbread snacks are super tasty. Try them with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Inspired by: Girl Scout S'moresGirl Scouts first published the recipe for the original s'more all the way back in the '20s. Today, they reinvented the campfire snack as an anytime cookie much like these. For an authentic s'mores experience,
swap the cookie butter for a chocolatey spread.
Inspired by: Lemon-UpsThe Girl Scouts have two lemony cookies in their roster. The Lemon-Ups are nice and crisp, and they come stamped with an inspiring message. This
copycat cookie recipe tastes pretty close, but with the subtle addition of orange, too.
Inspired by: AdventurefulsOne of the newest Girl Scout cookies, Adventurefuls pack caramel creme into a brownie-flavored dough. For an authentic copycat recipe, skip the nuts on these chocolate caramel thumbprints and sub in a sprinkle of sea salt.
Inspired by: Toast-Yay!We love fueling up with French toast before a big day, and these copycat Girl Scout cookies are full of that sweet, cinnamon-y flavor.
Bonus: Original Girl Scout CookiesTo commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first nationwide sale, the Girl Scouts shared the original sugar cookie recipe used when the troops made their own cookies.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023
